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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.12, 5,591.81 and 2,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.12, 5,591.81 and 2,283.68 is: 3,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.12 : 5,591.81 = 2,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.12/5,591.81 = 2,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.12x = 5,591.81 × 2,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.12x = 12,769,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769,924.35/4,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.42

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